Curious about the bestselling vans in Ireland? In this article, we take a look at the top five bestselling vans in Ireland and the most popular van brands currently based on the 2025 data we have from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
According to the data, registrations of new light commercial vehicles (LCV) were up 7% in 2025 on the year before, which corresponds to about 32,779 new vans.
The majority of new vans are diesel, representing about 91% of the market overall. But electric vans are slowly growing their market share, with more options available than ever.
Bestselling van brands Ireland
First, let’s take a look at the bestselling van and commercial vehicle brands in Ireland.
- Ford
- Volkswagen
- Renault
- Toyota
- Citroen
- Opel
- Peugeot
- Mercedes-Benz
- Nissan
- Maxus
The most popular vans in Ireland
The van brand rankings show overall market strength, but which models are the most popular in Ireland?
1. Renault Trafic
The Renault Trafic finished 2025 as Ireland’s bestselling van, proving to be a hit among commercial vehicle buyers and businesses. The Trafic offers van buyers plenty of options including two lengths, two different roof heights, and panel van or crew van versions. Renault’s medium-sized van offers numerous practical features like a loading length of 4.15 metres using the load-through
bulkhead under the passenger seat, and a loading volume of up to 8.9 cubic metres depending on version. It also has modern technology features like a touchscreen and smartphone mirroring. Diesel and electric variants are available.
The Renault Trafic is Ireland’s bestselling van2. Ford Transit Custom
The first of two Ford vans making the top five. The popular Ford Transit Custom is a medium-sized van available in two lengths that’s a bit more compact than the standard Transit van. There are numerous options and configurations available, and up to 6.8 cubic metres of space. The Transit Custom offers plenty of choice when it comes to power: traditional diesel with a manual or automatic gearbox and a new all wheel drive option, but also plug-in hybrid and full battery electric variants.
The Ford Transit Custom is a big hit among Irish van buyers3. Ford Transit
The Transit is one of Ireland’s most iconic vans with history stretching back over 60 years. It definitely falls into the large van category with up to 15.1 cubic metres of space available and a maximum load length of about 4.3 metres. Choose from three different lengths and two different roof heights, with the option for a second row of seating for passengers should your business require it. Diesel has long been the default engine choice for the Transit, with manual gearbox or a new 8-speed automatic. But these days you will also find an all-electric Transit on sale with up to 317 kilometres range.
The Ford Transit is an icon of the van world4. Renault Master
The Renault Master has all your big van needs covered. Larger than the Trafic, the Master is available in a few different lengths and heights, with up to 14.8 cubic metres of space possible in the long wheelbase, high roof versions. It’s available with a well-proven diesel engine and manual or automatic gearboxes, but there is also a full electric option with up to 460 kilometre range.
The Renault Master has all your large van needs covered5. Volkswagen Caddy
The Caddy has long been a favourite among Irish van buyers and rounds up the top five bestselling vans in Ireland. It’s a great option if you’re looking for a handy small van that drives well. It has lots of practical features like sliding doors, load space up to 3.1 cubic metres, payload of 700kg and an additional 100kg roof load. Power comes from a 2.0-litre diesel engine with manual or automatic gearbox.
The Volkswagen Caddy is a popular compact van_______________
Written by Caroline Kidd
Founder and Editor of Changing Lanes, Juror for Irish Car of the Year